Dhanush slams AI-tweaked ‘Raanjhanaa' climax: Strips the film of its soul
'The re-release of Raanjhanaa with an AI-altered climax has completely disturbed me,' Dhanush wrote in a statement on X. Eros Media World, the banner behind the film, said that the new climax was 'creative reimagining.'
'This is a creative reimagining, not a replacement, and is consistent with global industry practices including anniversary editions, alternate cuts, and modernised remasters,' the company's group CEO Pradeep Dwivedi said.
Dhanush said he had objected to the new version. 'The alternate ending has stripped the film of its very soul, and the concerned parties went ahead with it despite my clear objection. This is not the film I committed to 12 years ago,' the actor wrote.
Dhanush called for responsible use of artificial intelligence. 'The use of AI to alter films or content is a deeply concerning precedent for both art and artists. It threatens the integrity of storytelling and the legacy of cinema. I sincerely hope that stricter regulations are put in place to prevent such practices in the future.'
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Aanand L Rai said the original climax had 'heart and honesty. 'Raanjhanaa didn't need a new climax. It had heart, and honesty. It became a cult film because people connected to it with its flaws, and imperfections. To see its ending altered without a word of discussion is a gross violation not just of the film, but of the trust of the fans who've carried the film in their hearts for 12 years,' the filmmaker said.
While in the original version Dhanush's character, Kundan, dies after being shot, the new version shows him survive. Kundan wakes up miraculously in the hospital, after being in ICU following the near-fatal injury. The film also stars Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhasker in key roles.
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